Director Gender Affairs at County Government of Busia

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Providing first line level of technical knowledge/information on the development of all Gender mainstreaming programmes and services.
• Monitoring the County’s Gender Policy trends and advising the County and its key partners on affirmative action.
• Contributing to County’s Gender Policy dialogue with other County governments and Development partners.
• Working in close collaboration with the operational and program teams, needs of departments, development partners and civil society to ensure high level policy impact of County Gender programmes.
• Providing guidance on alignment between County Gender initiatives and national policies and priorities.
• Creating strategic partnerships and implementation including resource mobilization strategies.
• Articulating and promoting awareness of the county’s mandate, mission and development priorities in relation to Gender affairs.
• Carrying out impact analysis on gender policies on the growth and development of the County
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Served in the position of Deputy Director Gender and Social Development or equivalent position in the public service or private sector for a minimum of three years.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional capabilities in promoting social development programs and projects
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Gender and Development, Business Administration, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management, Gender studies, Public Policy, Social Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Community Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution